Mold Setter/Process Technician-Afternoon Shift - ABC Technologies (USA Region)
Bellevue, OH
About the Job
ABC Technologies is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of custom, highly engineered, technical plastics, and light-weight innovations to the North American light vehicle industry. Serving more than 25 major original equipment manufacturer customers in 7 countries, the Company is Molding The Future and is strategically placed to offer vertically integrated product and process solutions through a skilled workforce of over 11,000 team members. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.abctechnologies.com.
Job Summary:
Overall, the Technician, Process plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of manufacturing processes in an automotive parts manufacturing company. By monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing processes, they help to maintain product quality, maximize productivity, and drive continuous improvement.
Job Responsibilities:
Your supervisor may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this job description. This job's key responsibilities include:
- Process Monitoring: Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure they are running according to established parameters and quality standards. This may involve using various tools and equipment to measure key process variables such as temperature, pressure, cycle times and flow rates. Check production schedule for mold and/or material changes and assign to setup personnel. Check with previous shift to verify production schedule and current process parameters.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot issues or abnormalities in the manufacturing process. Analyze data, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to address process deviations and minimize downtime.
- Process Optimization: Collaborate with engineers and other team members to optimize manufacturing processes for improved efficiency, productivity, and quality. Propose and implement process improvements, modifications, or innovations to enhance overall performance.
- Equipment Programing: Responsible for programming based on parts and verifying color concentrates with minimum scrap output. Ensuring timely completion of mold changes.
- Quality Control: Work closely with quality control personnel to monitor product quality and consistency throughout the manufacturing process. Conduct inspections, perform quality checks, and address any deviations from quality standards promptly.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Manufacturing Experience: Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment is typically preferred. Candidates with experience in automotive parts manufacturing or a related industry may have an advantage.
Process-related Experience: Experience in process monitoring, optimization, or control is highly desirable. Candidates should have a good understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to troubleshoot process-related issues effectively.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively with all team members (customer and plant). Works effectively with a variety of people with different personalities, and effectively leads projects to fruition.
Why ABC?
In addition to a workplace that emphasizes respect, teamwork and personal and professional growth, ABC Technologies offers a broad range of health, wellness and financial benefits that promote the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of our employees and help them bring their best self to work, including:
- Competitive compensation package
- Employee Group Benefits
- Retirement Saving Program (401K)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Home, Auto and Pet Insurance
- Vehicle Purchase Discounts
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Annual increases in PTO
- Internal job opportunities
- Social events throughout the year